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Memorial Plaque Honors Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson at Kyiv Detention Center on Anniversary of His Death

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First reported by Behadrei Haredim · 20 hours ago

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A memorial plaque was unveiled at the Kyiv detention center where Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson was imprisoned by the Soviets 86 years ago, marking his yahrzeit and honoring his legacy. The ceremony included prison officials and Chabad rabbis who emphasized the historical injustice and commemorated his dedication to Judaism.

01Rabbi Levi Yitzchak Schneerson was imprisoned by the Soviet regime 86 years ago for his Jewish leadership.
02A memorial plaque was installed at the Kyiv Lukyanivska detention center on his yahrzeit.
03Chabad rabbis Yonatan and Ariel Markovitch led the efforts to establish the memorial.
04The detention center commander expressed sorrow over the injustice done to Rabbi Levi Yitzchak.
05The plaque includes his imprisonment story and a quote from him during detention.
06The prison received a book of his teachings for Jewish inmates’ use.

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